Lympatcic And Ciculatory Flashcards
Red blood cells:
Transports oxygen
White blood cells:
Guard against infection, fight parasites and attacks bacteria
Platelets
Blood clotting is made possible with plasma proteins
What do u think happens to someone with hemophilia who has a minor cut
Lots of blood loss, won’t or will take longer to stop, heavy bleeding
What is the role of the lymphatic system
Collects lymph that leaves capillaries and screens it for microorganisms then returns it to the circulatory system
How are the functions of veins and lymphatic vessels similar or different
Similar- have velvet that prevent flow of liquid backwards
What common risk factors for the 3 common diseases of circulatory system
Diet, exercise, weight, not smoking, blood pressure, diabetes, high blood cholesterol, age, family history, gender
Why do u think atherosclerosis may lead to hypertension
Because when plagues build up, it will decrease blood flow which will increase blood pressure
Plasma function:
It is mainly water and helps control body temperature and maintain blood pressure
